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Meaning of Peak
The primary meaning of the word "Peak" refers to the highest or most extreme point of something.
Definitions
- The highest point of a mountain, hill, or other elevation
- The most extreme or intense point of a situation, experience, or emotion
- A point of greatest prosperity, success, or activity
Etymology of Peak
The word "Peak" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "peac" or "peaac" meaning a sharp point or summit
It is related to the Middle English word "pik" or "pike", which referred to a sharp point or a mountain peak
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the highest point of a mountain or hill
Example Uses
- The hikers finally reached the peak of the mountain after a long and challenging climb
- The company's profits reached a peak in the third quarter before declining
- The athlete's performance peaked during the championship game
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
base
bottom
foot
foundation
low
minimum
nadir
trough
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depth
depression
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downturn
lowest point
rock bottom
all-time low
worst point